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The Quicky

Mamamia Podcasts

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless? Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia"s daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about. It"s the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

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15:18

What Happens If You Don't Recover From Covid In 7 Days?

The Quicky ·

2022/02/09

If you're diagnosed with Covid-19 in Australia, you will most likely have to complete seven days of mandatory self-isolation at home while you recover, and to ensure you don't pass it on to anyone else during those most infectious first few days. But what happens if you don't feel better after a week and your coronavirus symptoms continue for several weeks, or even months longer? How do you know if you're suffering from 'Long Covid'? The Quicky speaks to an expert in nursing to find out how long

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17:06

Obsessed With Married At First Sight? Science Knows Why

The Quicky ·

2022/02/08

Married At First Sight, better known as 'MAFS' has become not only one of the most popular television shows here in Australia, but is also exported to millions of people worldwide, but why are so many of us addicted to the drama? And do you ever wonder if the show doing more harm than good by presenting some very unhealthy relationships and inappropriate behaviour on screen? The Quicky speaks to our very own MAFS expert, and a behavioural scientist to find out why we love or even hate-watch this

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16:55

How To Cope In Covid Iso (From Women Who’ve Been There)

The Quicky ·

2022/02/07

At the start of the pandemic few of us knew anyone who had actually contracted Coronavirus, but now we're in our third year of dealing with Covid, and living with Omicron, it feels almost inevitable that we'll all end up in isolation eventually (if you haven't already). Advice on how to cope from experts is great, but sometimes you just want to hear from real women who've been there about their experiences because it just feels much more relatable. The Quicky speaks to five women, all in different

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18:53

How Is Discrimination By Religious Schools Legal?

The Quicky ·

2022/02/06

Last week, there was public outrage after it emerged that Citipointe Christian College in Brisbane sent a lengthy contract to parents demanding that their children denounce homosexuality and follow 'traditional' gender roles. The school subsequently withdrew the contract, but it has left many of us asking how this kind of overt discrimination is even legal in Australia? The Quicky speaks to three expert advocates for equality to find out what if any laws exist to protect all Australians from

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17:46

What Your Fortune Holds In The Year Of The Tiger

The Quicky ·

2022/02/03

Tuesday marked the start of the new Lunar New Year celebrations for 2022, and so you might be wondering what the year of the Water Tiger has in store for you as we transition away from the year of the Ox. The Quickyspeaks to an expert in Chinese astrology and an expert in cultural exchange to find out not just what lies ahead, but also why some are saying the Tiger could be just what we need to bring about the beginning of the end of the pandemic. You can find out more about your fortune in the

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17:32

Is Russia Really About To Declare War With Ukraine?

The Quicky ·

2022/02/02

Over the past couple of weeks, speculation and fear has been growing that Russia could be about to invade Ukraine once again, especially after more than 100,000 Russian troops were seen amassing with a hefty arsenal at the border, but why now? The Quicky looks at the long history of tensions between Russia and Ukraine and speaks to an international security expert to find out what Vladimir Putin is up to, and whether Australia could be dragged into the conflict. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With

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17:16

'Partygate': Could Wine & Cheese Bring Down Boris...

The Quicky ·

2022/02/01

The UK has one of the highest death tolls from Coronavirus in the entire world, which has seen the British people live through some of the harshest and longest lockdowns over the past two years. Despite the many restrictions, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his colleagues have been outed for having allegedly dozens of illegal parties while members of the public, and even the Queen suffered and remained isolated as their family members died. The Quicky looks into just how many social gatherings

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14:18

Who Owns Australia's Flags?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/31

Last week, on the eve of January 26, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that $20 million dollars had been spent to 'free' the Aboriginal flag from a previous deal that had seen a non-indigenous company retain a hold over who could use the iconic image. But not everyone is convinced that the red, yellow and black flag is in the rights hands now, and instead argue that ownership should have been transferred to First Nations people, not the Commonwealth Government. The Quicky speaks to a proud

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13:25

Will Novavax Save Us From Omicron?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/30

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the Novavax vaccine for use in people aged 18 or over, becoming the fourth brand of COVID-19 jab that is being deployed in Australia to fight the ongoing pandemic. But why do we need another vaccine, how does it differ to the ones we already have, and why are some people saying it could convince anti-vaxxers to finally get inoculated? The Quicky speaks to an expert in immunology to answer these questions and find out everything you need you

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17:51

Plant Ladies: Why We're Obsessed With Greening Our Homes

The Quicky ·

2022/01/27

Given how much more time we've all been spending at home lately, it's perhaps not surprising that many of us have developed a new passion for plants. The number of varieties on offer can be quite overwhelming, so how do you know where to start if you've never had a green thumb in your life? The Quicky speaks to an expert horticulturist, a green space designer, and one of our very own self-proclaimed 'plant ladies' to find out how you can transform your home into a private oasis whether it's an

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13:38

Does My Cloth Mask Protect Me From Omicron?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/26

You might have recently heard a lot of people talking about face masks, as concerns have been raised that our sustainable cloth masks may not actually be that useful when it comes to protecting ourselves against Covid-19. But what about other types, like surgical, N95, P20, KN95, KF94 - what's the difference and how do you know which one is best for you and your family? The Quicky speaks to a GP and face mask expert to find out what is really the best product to keep potentially dangerous droplets

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5:34

A Note On January 26th

The Quicky ·

2022/01/25

Mamamia only refers to January 26 by its date, to acknowledge that it is not a day of celebration for all Australians. Instead of publishing an episode ofThe Quicky today, Host Claire Murphy provides some recommendations for some excellent First Nations content and brands (see links below) for you to explore. If you want to be an ally this January 26, we urge you to send your MP a letter about the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which calls for constitutional change and structural reform that

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15:17

What You Should Know Before Getting A Booster

The Quicky ·

2022/01/24

The NSW, VIC and SA governments recently decided to reduce the time between our second COVID-19 jab and third booster shots to just three months, but does the shorter timeframe mean your vaccine could be less effective? And what about choosing between Pfizer or Moderna; how do you know which one you should get? Does it matter? Does it depend on which vaccine you had for round one and two? The Quicky speaks to our favourite GP to find out the answers to these and many more questions about Australia's

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16:14

What Happened In Tonga & Why Do We Still Know So Little?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/23

It's been more than a week since the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted, sending an ash cloud kilometres into the sky, and fuelling a deadly tsunami that was felt by nations across the Pacific. But despite many days having now passed, we still have very little information about what's happening on the ground as the recovery effort has been badly impacted by the destruction of Tonga's only undersea communications cable. The Quicky speaks to a woman who's spent nearly three decades liaising

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16:59

I'm Not Rich, But Can I Still Be An Investor?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/20

If you didn't grow up surrounded by financial whizzes, investing and the whole concept of the sharemarket can feel really daunting and probably something that's only for people who are already super rich. But that is not the case; anyone can be an investor and you don't need a lot of cash to get started. In this episode ofThe Quicky we speak to two very money-smart women about the practical steps you need to take to increase your wealth in 2022 and beyond, and how to avoid common mistakes often made

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15:54

“I Felt Like I Was Going To Die”: Why We Suffer Panic...

The Quicky ·

2022/01/19

If you've ever suffered a panic attack or know someone who has, you'll know just how confronting it can be, but what exactly is happening to our body in that moment and why do we experience them in the first place? To find out what causes panic attacks and what you can do to help yourself or someone else cope with them, The Quicky speaks to an expert in psychology to discuss what it does to our body and our brain, and how we can prevent them in future. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks

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17:15

Would Hosting A 'Covid Party' Help End The Pandemic?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/18

With constant uncertainty caused by the pandemic, it's not surprising that many of us are secretly wondering if we should just try to catch Covid-19 at a time that is convenient for us, in the hope it will give us some immunity and help end the pandemic, but is that true? The Quicky speaks to an expert epidemiologist and a woman who caught Coronavirus twice in less that one month to find out the facts about our post-Covid immunity, and discover why contracting the virus on purpose might just make

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16:09

Is Your BMI Bullsh*t?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/17

At some point in your life, you will probably be given an assessment of your health based on your Body Mass Index (BMI), but have you ever wondered how this is calculated and whether it's really that useful? The Quickyspeaks to a psychologist and expert in body image to find out how this method was created, what it's actually measuring, and if there are perhaps better ways to assess your physical and mental wellbeing. CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Sarah McMahon - Psychologist and

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17:20

Why Does My Supermarket Still Have Empty Shelves?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/16

We all remember the chaos and uncertainty at the start of the pandemic, when panic buying made it near impossible to buy toilet paper and all sorts of other essential products. Now after two years of living with Covid-19, supermarket shelves are suddenly bare once again, but why? The Quicky speaks to two men who represent the workers who are doing everything they can from the field to the supermarkets to try and fill those empty shelves about why our supply chains have broken down, and what we can

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17:47

What Happens When Hospitals Can't Cope Anymore?

The Quicky ·

2022/01/13

We've only been living with Omicron for about a month, but already there are reports that hospitals around the country are at breaking point, forcing several states to postpone so-called 'elective' surgeries. But what happens when even that isn't enough to stem the flow of patients, especially as more and more hospital staff test positive or have to isolate as a close contact themselves? The Quicky speaks to an Intensive Care Unit doctor, a public health expert, and a woman who had to deliver and

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